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Retrofit vs Recondition - What's the difference?

retrofit | recondition |

As verbs the difference between retrofit and recondition

is that retrofit is to add or substitute new parts or components to some device, structure etc, that were not previously available; to modernize while recondition is to restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original.

As a noun retrofit

is something that has been retrofitted.

As an adjective retrofit

is of, relating to, or being a retrofit.

retrofit

English

(wikipedia retrofit)

Verb

(transitive, or, intransitive)
  • To add or substitute new parts or components to some device, structure etc., that were not previously available; to modernize
  • To fix an older version (or older versions) as part of the same process of fixing the newest version; to backport
    • The bug was so bad that we had to retrofit our patch to the last three releases, as well as the newest release.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that has been retrofitted
  • The act of retrofitting

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • of, relating to, or being a retrofit
    • ----

    recondition

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original.
    • When reconditioning antique furniture, it is important to try to preserve as much of the original finish as possible.

    Synonyms

    *(restore to functional or near original state ): fix, refurbish, repair, restore

    Derived terms

    * reconditioner

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